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    Corey

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Corey

    Corey

    Unisex
    irish
    2 syllables

    Corey is an irish unisex name meaning "Hill hollow; ravine; strong and lively; seething pool; from the round hill or hollow".

    Parents who choose Corey pick a unisex name from the irish tradition, meaning "Hill hollow; ravine; strong and lively; seething pool; from the round hill or hollow". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Hill hollow; ravine; strong and lively; seething pool; from the round hill or hollow

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Corey

    Very rare in US records

    What does Corey mean?

    Corey is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "Hill hollow; ravine; strong and lively; seething pool; from the round hill or hollow".

    Is Corey a rare name?

    Yes. Corey does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Corey

    LiamAidenAidanSeanDeclanPatrick

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    Names with a similar meaning to Corey

    Corey means "Hill hollow; ravine; strong and lively; seething pool; from the round hill or hollow" — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Ethan — "Strong, firm, enduring" (hebrew)
    • Logan — "Little hollow; small meadow" (scottish)

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